Still Breaking Down the Glass Ceiling After All These Years—Judicial Perspectives on Gender and the Law
Achieving equality for women in the profession, in terms of representation at all levels of the judiciary and on policy-making judicial councils, is essential—not only because it is right for women, but also because it is right for the achievement of a more just rule of law. Women judges are strengthening the judiciary and helping to gain the public's trust. This distinguished panel will provide examples of how adjudication is enhanced by the presence of women who bring to the fore considerations that would not have been taken into account in their absence.

SATURDAY MORNING SESSION #1 — 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM (1.5 hrs of Elimination of Bias CLE Credit)
This interactive session will cover the barriers to career advancement such as breaking the glass ceiling and dealing with difficult situations or the weird stuff people say to you. Who are our role models and do we have to practice law “like men?”

Participants have the option to participate in various social events (at participants own expense):
1. Sonoma Square Visit: take the free shuttle from the Lodge to the Sonoma Square to enjoy a relaxing afternoon of walking, wine tasting, and/or visiting salons
2. Spa at the Lodge: enjoy spa treatments on-site at the Lodge
3. Pool at the Lodge: hang out and relax at the pool
4. Hike: Hike around Sonoma enjoying the fresh air and beautiful scenery

EVENING: HOSTED DINNER AND NETWORKING

SUNDAY MORNING BRUNCH — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Our Sunday morning session will cover the benefits of the positive approach. What can you do differently? We will cover the power of networking, building or recognizing your network. In this interactive session you will write out your action plan.
1. Judge Wendy Coats, Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa
2. Theodora Lee, Littler Mendelson P.C.
3. Jo-Anna Nieves, The Nieves Law Firm, APC
4. Dorothy Proudfoot, Administrative Law Judge, San Francisco Rent Board